Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to congratulate the Ukrainian people for holding successful elections in accordance with democratic electoral standards. The Vice President also noted his planned travel to Ukraine the week of November 17, during which the two leaders will have an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations, Ukraine’s reform agenda, and the need for Russia to fully withdraw its troops and permit international monitoring of the border in accordance with the September 5 Minsk agreement.